Asus Transformer Book T100 Chi

The successor to one of our favourite tablet hybrids fails to keep its crown with an increased price and some questionable design...

For what it is, the Asus Transformer Book T100 Chi is a good little device.A sleek and fairly slim design is a definite highlight, with the aluminium construction feeling both classy and durable. Unfortunately, the design is let down by the fact that –...

We’ve generally been fans of Asus’ Transformer lineup but the T100 Chi is something of a misfire. Poor battery life, sluggish performance and a not entirely tablet-friendly OS make it a poor tablet alternative while these same reasons plus the lack of connectivity scupper it as a laptop-style device.

Featuring a solid-feeling dockable keyboard, a robust and slim metal design and the productivity perks of Windows 8.1, the Asus Transformer Book Chi T100 is a great mobile productivity aid. However, the awkward Bluetooth 4.0-powered docking process and...

Strong build quality, an impressive display and solid battery life overcome a fiddly two-part charging mechanism and plethora of micro-USB ports. The Chi 100 isn't quite a budget device, but it's well worth the extra money.

Asus T100CHI-B1-BK - 2015-06-1606/16/2015 v4(old)Steve SchardeinChassis71 / 98 → 72%Keyboard63%Pointing Device78%Connectivity51 / 80 → 64%Weight74 / 78 → 91%Battery92%Display82%Games Performance55 / 68 → 81%Application Performance54 / 87 →...